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Tiramisù means pick me up. There are so many recipe versions out there and each one seems a little different from the other. This is a must try. Ingredients:
8 ounces philadelphia-brand cream cheese at room temperature |
2 cups whipping cream, chilled whipping |
2/3 cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar |
6-8 tablespoons amaretto liqueur |
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder |
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or coffee powder |
1 9 to 10 inch angel food cake |
3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely grated |
1 cup almonds, sliced and lightly toasted |
chocolate shavings to garnish top |
Directions:
1. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth.
2. Add 1 cup whipping cream, 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons Amaretto liqueur, cocoa and espresso powder.
3. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
4. Using same beaters, beat remaining 1 cup cream in medium bowl until firm peaks form.
5. Fold whipped cream into cheese mixture for frosting.
6. Cut cake horizontally into 3 equal layers.
7. Place bottom cake layer on platter.
8. Sprinkle with 4 teaspoons amaretto.
9. Spread with 1 cup frosting.
10. Sprinkle with half of grated chocolate.
11. Repeat layering with cake, amaretto, frosting and grated chocolate.
12. Top with third cake layer.
13. Sprinkle with 4 teaspoons Amaretto liqueur.
14. Spread remaining frosting over cake.
15. Press almonds onto sides of cake.
16. Top with chocolate shavings, if desired.
17. Serves 8 to 10
18. From: Bon Appétit
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